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Floyd Samba scores twice on debut as Manchester City beat Norwich City 5-0 in Carabao Cup

18 Sept 2026

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Floyd Samba enjoyed a debut to remember for Manchester City, scoring twice as the holders beat Norwich City 5-0 to move into the UEFA Champions League fourth round, according to Sky Sports Football.

Sky Sports Football reported that the 17-year-old, the son of former Premier League defender Christopher Samba, found the net twice in the home win. The result gave City a comfortable place in the next round of the Carabao Cup.

Manchester City also enter the match on the back of a strong league position in the structured data, sitting second in the Premier League with 12 points from four games. The same data shows City beat Manchester United 1-0 on 13 September 2026.

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